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Is it Worth Trading In My New 3DS XL for a Switch?

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Is it worth trading in/selling my New Nintendo 3DS XL for a Nintendo Switch when it comes out? Is it worth selling the console? I can get $100 for trading in, and up to $150 by selling on Craigslist/eBay.


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6 minutes ago, Casimiro4366 said:

Is it worth trading in/selling my New Nintendo 3DS XL for a Nintendo Switch when it comes out? Is it worth selling the console? I can get $100 for trading in, and up to $150 by selling on Craigslist/eBay.


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Thats up to you, I would wait untill it comes out and see if you still think its worth it(I don't think it will flop but you have to be sure), if then, go for it!

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Depends if you still have 3DS games you like, or if you use your 3DS on the move a lot. The Switch isn't backwards compatible with any previous console, nor is it pocket sized, so personally I'd hang on to the 3DS.

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I wouldn't. Even though I have the Switch for purchase on release day (I asked for the day off at the hospital b/c I'm a nerd like that), I still find the 3DS to be a much better mobile experience in general.

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22 minutes ago, ARikozuM said:

I wouldn't. Even though I have the Switch for purchase on release day (I asked for the day off at the hospital b/c I'm a nerd like that), I still find the 3DS to be a much better mobile experience in general.

meanwhile at the hospital: We need more staff! the patient is bleeding out dammit! 

- we dont have more staff, they all took a day off for the nintendo switch

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48 minutes ago, ARikozuM said:

I wouldn't. Even though I have the Switch for purchase on release day (I asked for the day off at the hospital b/c I'm a nerd like that), I still find the 3DS to be a much better mobile experience in general.

Yeah the only way I can see the Switch replacing the 3DS is if they release a smaller one. It would make sense to unify their platforms, but this is Nintendo so who knows what they'll do.

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1. Which console you should keep is no one else's decision but your own.  Which games you have, which games you want to play, and what hardware you can afford is all up to you. 

 

2. Never trade in hardware to Gamestop. It's no secret that they re-sell what they buy, and it's equally no secret that they're a business and are in it for the money.  You won't get street value for it.  It's exactly the same as trading in a car for a new one or selling it on the street.  Simplicity versus value. 

 

3. Between eBay and PayPal double-dipping (they're the same company) you for fees, you'll loose approximately 12.9% in your TOTAL sale price.  Item price plus shipping. Consider that when you're decided where to sell it.  

Source: I sell plenty of thing on eBay.

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3 hours ago, Monkey Dust said:

Yeah the only way I can see the Switch replacing the 3DS is if they release a smaller one. 

Lite Switch.

You know it'll happen... because it has to.  

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Not right now. 3DS has hundreds of amazing games, the Switch will have about 20 by the end of the year of which only 4 or 5 will be worth buying.

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